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Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) employees may be eligible for Discontinued Service Retirement (DSR) under certain circumstances, primarily when they experience an involuntary separation from federal...
If you leave your government job before reaching retirement eligibility, you have two main options regarding your FERS contributions: Refund of Contributions: You can request a...
On February 11, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies to implement the Department of Government Efficiency’s workforce optimization initiative. As a result, agency...
A federal judge on Monday extended his injunction preventing the Trump administration from implementing its contentious “deferred resignations” program, just hours before the new deadline for...
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has granted federal agencies the authority to offer voluntary early retirement (VERA) alongside the recently announced “deferred resignation” option extended...
Throughout your federal career, your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) balance is likely to grow into a significant asset. With its low administrative fees and a range...
Executive Order 13957, known as Schedule F, was introduced in October 2020, with plans for implementation in January 2021. This order aimed to change the classification...
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Life Annuity has become an increasingly appealing choice for federal retirees. With longer life expectancies and growing concerns about outliving retirement...
Crafting a withdrawal plan for your retirement accounts is a critical step in securing your financial future. The sequence in which you tap into your funds...
Saving more money consistently ranks as one of the top New Year’s resolutions, according to various surveys. Achieving this goal often starts with creating a solid...
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The TSP G Fund is one of the most popular, and most misunderstood, options in the Thrift Savings Plan. For...
For many federal employees, retirement does not line up neatly with age 59½. Leaving service earlier can raise an important...
Federal Retirement planning can feel like navigating a maze. Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), annuity, Social Security, and other benefits...
All Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) funds posted positive returns in January 2026, giving federal employees a strong start to the...
Starting today, TSP participants can take advantage of the TSP Roth Conversion feature, allowing them to convert their traditional TSP...
One of the most important retirement decisions you’ll make is when to claim Social Security. You can start as early...
For the second year in a row, all TSP funds ended the year in positive territory. Federal employees heavily invested...
Members of the federal workforce will likely be happy to see 2025 in the rearview. The turbulent year brought unprecedented...
As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM...
Over the course of your federal career, you’re likely to build a healthy balance in your Thrift Savings Plan. With...